Material Handler
Full-Time • Hourly • On-Site (San Bernardino, CA) • Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday, Overtime on Saturdays as Needed)
Multiquip is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are delivered efficiently to production areas, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting shipping, receiving, and yard operations. In this hands-on role, you'll play a critical part in keeping production moving while operating material handling equipment and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy operating equipment, and take pride in accuracy and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
- Load and unload materials onto pallets, racks, shelves, trays, and flatbed trucks.
- Transport materials between storage locations, production lines, and designated work areas using scan guns and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Count, weigh, verify, and document materials handled throughout the shift.
- Tag, label, and identify materials and containers for inventory control and traceability.
- Stack, bundle, band, and stage materials for storage and shipment.
- Safely operate forklifts (sit-down and stand-up), hoists, and other material-handling equipment.
- Locate, distribute, and stage pallets and temporary storage containers for production needs.
- Empty cardboard bins and dispose of materials in designated recycling and waste containers.
- Perform and document daily forklift inspections.
- Read and interpret part tags to determine storage locations and next processing steps.
- Communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and team members regarding material needs and inventory status.
- Maintain equipment responsibly while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Support general warehouse and production activities as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to successfully obtain and maintain Multiquip Forklift Certification.
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience preferred.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, leads, and supervisors.
- Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support production operations.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Technical & Operational Skills
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, inventory tags, and procedure manuals.
- Experience operating forklifts, hoists, and material handling equipment.
- Ability to interpret bar graphs, diagrams, and workflow instructions.
- Understanding of inventory control and material flow processes.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with scanning devices or warehouse management systems.
Math & Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong basic math skills.
- Ability to count, verify, and document inventory accurately.
- Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to solve routine operational challenges.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday.
- Frequent use of hands, arms, and manual dexterity.
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and work for up to 10 hours per day in a manufacturing environment.
- Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Exposure to industrial chemicals including gasoline, diesel, and related materials.
- Work environment may include moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection is required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- $19.00/hr-$21.00/hr
- 7:00am-3:30pm M-F
- 11 paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off — accrue up to 4 weeks per year
- Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)
- Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
- Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- MetLife Hyatt Legal plans
- Employee Assistance Program
Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S.
Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
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